Traffic shifted head-to-head next week on Route 96/571 in Carthage

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Shifted Head-to-Head on Route 96/571 in Carthage April 7-9

Where: Missouri Route 96/571 (Central Avenue) between Baker Boulevard and Francis Street

When: Sunday, April 7 through Tuesday, April 9

What: Contractor crews for the city of Carthage will be working on a sewer line

Traffic impacts

Route 96/571 (Central Avenue) shifted head-to-head in the eastbound lanes between Baker Boulevard and Francis Street

Center turn lanes CLOSED in both directions

No left turns allowed

Access will be maintained to all businesses on Route 96/571 (Central Avenue)

No signed detour

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Drivers urged to find alternate routes to avoid work zone

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.